£80 - £120
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY BC; A GREEK SILVER ATHENA BUST MILITARY VOTIVE PLAQUE, small and unique, this hellenistic cast bust of a youthful Athena bears a helmet and cuirass, with a phalera to the chest between scrolled shoulder plates. The helmet has a broad rim; flared wings to the sides and median acanthus leaf crest. The bust is hollow to the reverse with lead filling, 2.5cm high, and the black marble stand. (Provenance - Ancient Art, The Gallery Trent park Equestrian Centre, Bramley Road, London, N14 4UW - certificate of Authenticity) (c/r - fine condition with encrustation visible)
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